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Fall mat with topper pad

a technology of topper pad and fall mat, which is applied in the field of self-inflatable and self-adjustable fall mat with topper pad, can solve the problems of cumbersome carrying and the inability of foam crash pads to adjust to the particular amount of impact pressure needed

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-04-11
M P L LTD
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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a fall mat that includes a bottom body and a top pad. The bottom body is made of a self-inflating cell and a valve, and it can be attached to a foam material top pad. This makes a layered structure that helps absorb impact and provide a comfortable surface for the person. The bottom body can also be separated from the top pad and rolled up for easy storage and transportation. Additionally, the patent describes a variation where the top pad has a cover and the bottom body includes a protective layer. This allows for more flexibility in the use of the fall mat. Overall, these innovations provide a more effective and comfortable fall mat for various applications.

Problems solved by technology

Because fall mats are made of foam, they are generally still cumbersome to carry even when folded.
Furthermore, foam crash pads cannot adjust to the particular amount of impact pressure necessary to break a climber's fall.

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[0017]A detailed description of the hereinafter described embodiments of the disclosed apparatus and method are presented herein by way of exemplification and not limitation with reference to the Figures.

[0018]Referring first to FIGS. 1-4, a fall mat 10 is shown. The fall mat 10 may also be referred to as a bouldering mat, a crash pad, stunt pad, gymnastic pad, or the like. Whatever the embodiment, the fall mat 10 may be configured to break the fall of a climber, stuntman or gymnast 12 that falls from a boulder 14 or other high surface, as shown in FIG. 1. The fall mat 10 includes a top pad 16 and a bottom body 18. The bottom body 18 of the fall mat 10 may be self-inflatable when an open / shut manifold valve 20 is opened to allow air to enter within the bottom body 18. After use, the top pad 16 may be detached from the bottom body 18 and rotated about a hinge 22 with respect to the bottom body 18, as shown in FIG. 2. The valve 20 may again be opened to allow a user to manually compre...

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Abstract

Disclosed herein is a fall mat that includes a bottom body including at least one self inflating cell in operable communication with a valve. The valve is exposed to the ambient environment. Further, a top pad made from a foam material is connectable to the bottom body such that the top pad is an adjacent layer above the bottom body.

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FIELD OF THE TECHNOLOGY[0001]The subject matter disclosed herein relates to fall mats for climbing, gymnastics, or stunts. More particularly, the subject matter relates to a self inflatable and self adjustable fall mat with a topper pad that is collapsible for easy transportation and storage.BACKGROUND[0002]Fall mats, also referred to as bouldering mats or crash pads, are used for climbing or stunts to prevent serious injury when a climber, gymnast, or stuntman falls from a boulder, rope (gymnastic or rock climbing), pole, tree, ice or snow formation, structure or rock wall. Fall mats are often used to cover dangerous sections of the ground below a chosen climb or stunt such as protruding rocks, grass tufts, pavement, concrete or the like. A typical fall mat utilizes foam. Because fall mats are made of foam, they are generally still cumbersome to carry even when folded. Furthermore, foam crash pads cannot adjust to the particular amount of impact pressure necessary to break a climbe...

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IPC IPC(8): A47G9/06
CPCA63B6/00A63B2210/50A63B2209/10
Inventor SILVERMAN, ARONE
Owner M P L LTD
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